Jaguars' Leonard Fournette (hamstring) set to make return vs. Colts

After missing the last five weeks due to a nagging hamstring injury, Jacksonville Jaguars star running back Leonard Fournette is set to make his return to the field against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Fournette initially injured his right hamstring against the New York Giants in Week 1. He tried to return in Week 4 against the New York Jets, but he eventually re-aggravated the hamstring, which cost him to be out through their Week 9 bye.

In limited snaps, Fournette has taken 20 carries for 71 yards while catching all four of his targets for 19 yards.

During his rookie season in 2017, Fournette only played one game against the Colts as he dealt with an ankle injury, which caused him to miss one of the matchups.

In that Week 13 matchup at TIAA Bank Field, Fournette took 20 carries for 57 yards and a touchdown while catching three of four targets for 22 yards.

The Colts run defense has been inconsistent this season and they will likely have their hands full even with Fournette coming off of an injury The recent offensive woes hitting the Jaguars could force them to feature him heavily in his return.

Preparing for Blake Bortles will be important, but the key priority will be Fournette, who is set to make his return on Sunday.

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